Courses in the Part-Time MSW Program are offered at two sites: the UW-Madison campus and the UW-Eau Claire campus. Students select a site based on their proximity to each campus, personal connections to either community and/or the best alternative for their commute.

The Part-Time MSW Program is designed to allow students who are not able to pursue full-time study to work towards a master's degree on a structured, time-extended basis. Classes are held only on Saturdays and start at 9 AM.

*Please note that admission to the Eau Claire site will be limited to those who qualify for full Advanced Standing in our program; that is, to applicants who are currently pursuing or hold a BSW from a CSWE accredited institution and who are eligible for exemptions for all program prerequisites and the majority of generalist courses. The Madison site will continue to admit applicants into both the Generalist and Advanced tracks.

Why Choose the Part-Time MSW Program at UW- Madison?

Courses offered on Saturdays, beginning at 9:00 am, in Eau Claire and Madison

Generalist and Advanced Standing options are offered. Students must meet the usual School of Social Work admission requirements.

Time in Program

The length of the graduate program will vary according to the student’s prior preparation and the number of credits completed each semester. Typically, for students without a BSW, completion of the Part-Time MSW Program requires four years of study. For students who do have a BSW and meet criteria, minimum time for completion of the Part-Time MSW program is two years of study if admitted with complete advanced standing.

Part-Time students at both campuses pay UW-Madison graduate tuition and segregated fees, a $125.00 Part-Time Program term fee in fall and spring semesters, and a $110.00 lab fee for each semester in field.

Select the image at the right to view sample part-time tuition and fees by semester.

There are two important policies we would like to briefly summarize for students in the Part-Time MSW Program:

Graduate Assistantship Policy: Students enrolled in this program are not permitted to accept teaching assistantships, project assistantships, research assistantships, or other appointments that would result in a tuition waiver.

Program/Course Enrollment Policy: Students in this program cannot enroll in other graduate programs nor take courses outside the prescribed curriculum. If you intend to combine study in this program with study in other academic programs at UW-Madison please consult with an advisor who can assist you in transferring to a different program(s) that allow such activity.

Financial Aid

All students attending classes on either the UW-Madison or UW-Eau Claire campuses that are interested in applying for financial aid must contact the UW-Madison financial aid office.